Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 33 | 25 | 27 | 114 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 34 | 22 | 16 | 27 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Heat outlasted the Kings 114-99. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Kings' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.